Kilkeel RNLI launched their inshore lifeboat to the aid of two fishermen stranded in Carlingford Lough on Saturday (22 May).
The fishermen had been lifting creels just off Cranfield Point on the Northern Ireland side when the 25ft boat’s propeller became fouled by a rope and was unable to move.
Arriving on scene in good conditions, the lifeboat volunteers checked on the fishermen’s wellbeing before two crew set about the task of entering the water and cutting the rope away from the propeller.
After checking that all was sound, the lifeboat crew let the fishermen go on their way and proceeded back to base.
Speaking afterwards, Kilkeel RNLI helm Gerry Smyth said: “The two fishermen could have drifted into the shipping channel so they made the correct call by contacting the coastguard on 999 or 112 and seeking assistance. We were pleased to help and have a successful outcome.”